Awards, Prizes, & Something Weird

I have been remiss in acknowledging some sweet bloggers who have bestowed awards on me. In fact, I forgot who gave me one, so I went back through all my comments looking, and that's when I discovered something strange. I supposedly have all comments sent to my email. That way I can read them faster and respond. But as I was going through all of these older posts, there were MANY comments and questions I had never seen. I don't know if this is a problem w/ Blogger or Hotmail, but either way, I'm now going to check the comments within the blog, I guess.

Now, on to the awards!
I received the Splashed! award from Bookfan Mary. She writes fabulous reviews that I find to be right-on for me. I like how she reads a variety of genres, too. The Splashed! award is for blogs that inspire, awe, allure, amuse, bewitch or impress you. I am always inspired by these blogs; if you are looking for fun crafty ideas, check them out!
Art & Inspiration
Faerie Dust Dreams
Pip Stitch
Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer honored me with the Lemonade Stand award for having a great attitude and/or showing gratitude. I am passing it on to AnNicole @! Our Suburban Cottage. This girl is so resilient and has made a wonderful life for herself in spite of some adversity. Be sure to check out all of her budget decorating ideas.

I am ashamed to say that I don't remember who bestowed the title of One Lovely Blog on me. I knew it when I began writing this post, and I've already forgotten. That is very unlike me. Hopefully I will remember and add it in soon. If it's YOU, please remind me!!
I am passing this one on to Elyse @ cottage who has such a pretty blog and will LOVE the teacup on this one!
Besides neglecting to acknowledge awards, I've recently won great prizes from two very creative ladies.Elyse from cottage loves pink and Pink Saturday with Beverly, so she made these wonderful clips and gave them away as a PS prize. Wasn't that nice?Michelle @ Faerie Dust Dreams is a multi-talented artist who has wonderful creations and tutorials to share. She gave away this AMAZING craft idea book, and I have been flipping through and daydreaming all last week. Each of these ladies have great etsy shops, so be sure to visit them.